Ice making device and refrigerator

Abstract

This utility model discloses an ice-making device and a refrigerator. The ice-making device includes a housing assembly, an ice mold, and a flow-blocking component. The ice mold includes multiple ice trays, which are spaced apart along the length and width directions of the ice mold. Each ice tray includes a main ice tray and an auxiliary ice tray. The ice mold is rotatably connected to the housing assembly and can be in a horizontal or tilted state. The flow-blocking component is disposed between the main ice tray and the auxiliary ice tray. When the ice mold is in a horizontal state, the flow-blocking component restricts the flow of liquid from the main ice tray to the auxiliary ice tray. When the ice mold is in a tilted state, the auxiliary ice tray is located at the bottom of the ice mold, allowing liquid from the main ice tray to flow to the auxiliary ice tray. This ice-making device can reduce or avoid the possibility of the ice mold failing to thaw properly, improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of electrical technology, and in particular to an ice-making device and a refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society and economy and the improvement of people's living standards, refrigerators have gradually become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. Refrigerators use refrigeration to keep their interior at a low temperature, which can not only preserve food, but also make ice by setting up an ice-making device, which greatly facilitates users' demand for ice.

[0003] In related technologies, ice is made by injecting liquid into an ice-making device. However, there is a problem of abnormal liquid volume during the injection process. When the liquid volume is too large, it will cause water to overflow, which will prevent the ice mold from being properly removed from the ice. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides an ice-making device and a refrigerator, which can reduce or avoid the possibility that ice molds cannot be properly removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] Specifically, this disclosure is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an ice-making apparatus is provided, comprising a housing assembly, an ice mold, and a flow-blocking component. The ice mold includes multiple ice compartments, which are spaced apart along the length and width directions of the ice mold. Each ice compartment includes a main ice compartment and an auxiliary ice compartment. The ice mold is rotatably connected to the housing assembly and can be in a horizontal or tilted state. The flow-blocking component is disposed between the main ice compartment and the auxiliary ice compartment. When the ice mold is in a horizontal state, the flow-blocking component restricts the flow of liquid from the main ice compartment to the auxiliary ice compartment. When the ice mold is in a tilted state, the auxiliary ice compartment is located at the bottom of the ice mold, allowing liquid from the main ice compartment to flow to the auxiliary ice compartment.

[0007] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0008] When this ice-making device is operating, liquid is injected into an ice mold. Multiple ice compartments, including a main ice compartment, are spaced apart along the length and width of the ice mold to produce ice cubes. During the injection process, the ice mold is horizontal. A flow-blocking device is positioned between the main and auxiliary ice compartments to restrict the flow of liquid from the main ice compartment to the auxiliary ice compartment, ensuring that the ice-making device produces ice through the main ice compartment. After injection, the ice mold is rotatably connected to the housing assembly, causing it to tilt relative to the housing assembly. At this tilt, the auxiliary ice compartment is located at the bottom of the ice mold, allowing liquid from the main ice compartment to flow to it under gravity. This tilting mechanism allows some liquid from the main ice compartment to be transferred to the auxiliary ice compartment when the injection volume is excessive, ensuring the liquid level in the main ice compartment meets the target requirements. This reduces or eliminates the possibility of the ice mold failing to thaw properly, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the main ice grid and the auxiliary ice grid are spaced apart along the length and width of the ice mold, respectively, so as to integrate the main ice grid and the auxiliary ice grid onto the ice mold. This helps to reduce the space added by setting up the auxiliary ice grid and makes the structure of the ice mold more compact.

[0009] The technical solution disclosed herein will be further explained below.

[0010] In one embodiment, the flow-blocking element is disposed along the periphery of the auxiliary ice grid.

[0011] In one embodiment, the ice mold has a mounting groove, and the flow-blocking element is inserted into the mounting groove to be fixedly connected to the ice mold.

[0012] In one embodiment, the flow-blocking element is provided with a flow-guiding channel, through which the main ice tray communicates with the auxiliary ice tray. When the ice mold is tilted, the liquid in the main ice tray can flow to the auxiliary ice tray through the flow-guiding channel.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ice mold rotates about its length. The flow-blocking element includes a first flow-blocking fluid and a second flow-blocking fluid spaced apart along the length of the ice mold. The first and second flow-blocking fluids are each provided with a flow-guiding groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the flow channel includes a sidewall that is inclined relative to the width direction of the ice mold. When the ice mold is in an inclined state, the sidewall is located at the bottom, allowing liquid in the main ice tray to flow through the sidewall to the auxiliary ice tray.

[0015] In one embodiment, the rotation angle of the ice mold is a first angle, and the angle between the sidewall and the width direction of the ice mold is a second angle. The first angle is equal to the second angle so that the sidewall is horizontal when the ice mold is in an inclined state.

[0016] In one embodiment, the flow-blocking element includes a third flow-blocking fluid disposed opposite to the sidewall of the ice mold, the third flow-blocking fluid being provided with a flow-guiding groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the ice mold includes a first ice mold and a second ice mold, wherein the volume of the main ice compartment of the first ice mold is smaller than the volume of the main ice compartment of the second ice mold. The ice-making device also includes a first water injection module and a second water injection module disposed on the housing assembly. The first water injection module is connected to the first ice mold to inject water into the first ice mold. The second water injection module is connected to the second ice mold to inject water into the second ice mold.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a refrigerator is provided, comprising a body, a door, and an ice-making device as described in any of the above embodiments. The door is rotatably connected to the body to open or close the body. The ice-making device is disposed on one of the body and the door.

[0019] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The refrigerator uses the aforementioned ice-making device, which can reduce or avoid the possibility that the ice mold cannot be properly removed, thus improving the user experience and consequently enhancing the user's overall experience with the refrigerator.

[0021] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this disclosure, are used to provide a further understanding of this disclosure. The illustrative embodiments of this disclosure and their descriptions are used to explain this disclosure and do not constitute an undue limitation of this disclosure.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a refrigerator according to one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the ice-making device in the refrigerator.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the ice-making device in the refrigerator.

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the ice mold in the ice-making device.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a partially enlarged structural schematic of the ice mold.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure of the ice mold in the ice-making device.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a partially enlarged structural schematic of the ice mold.

[0031] Explanation of the reference numerals in the attached figures.

[0032] 10. Refrigerator; 100. Ice maker; 110. Shell assembly; 111. Shell body; 112. Motor; 120. Ice mold; 121. Main ice tray; 122. Auxiliary ice tray; 123. First ice mold; 124. Second ice mold; 125. Flow guide channel; 1251. Side wall; 126. Flow obstruction component; 1261. First flow obstruction component; 1262. Second flow obstruction component; 1263. Third flow obstruction component; 127. Mounting slot; 130. First liquid injection module; 140. Second liquid injection module; 150. Ice storage box; 200. Cabinet body; 300. Cabinet door. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0034] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, height, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] With the development of society and economy and the improvement of people's living standards, refrigerators have gradually become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. Refrigerators use refrigeration to keep their interior at a low temperature, which can not only preserve food, but also make ice by setting up an ice-making device, which greatly facilitates users' demand for ice.

[0036] In related technologies, ice is made by injecting liquid into an ice-making device. However, there is a problem of abnormal liquid volume during the injection process. When the liquid volume is too large, it will cause water to overflow, which will prevent the ice mold from being properly removed from the ice.

[0037] Refrigerators, as devices for preserving food and making ice, are becoming increasingly popular due to their convenience. However, with a wide variety of refrigerator types and brands available, consumers have many choices. Therefore, how to win over consumers and enhance product competitiveness has become an increasingly important issue for refrigerator manufacturers.

[0038] Based on this, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an ice-making device 100 and a refrigerator 10 are provided. The ice-making device 100 can reduce or avoid the possibility that the ice mold 120 cannot be properly thawed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a refrigerator 10 is provided, comprising a cabinet 200, a door 300, and an ice-making device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. The door 300 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 200 to open or close the cabinet 200. The ice-making device 100 is disposed on one of the cabinet 200 and the door 300. Thus, by disposing of the ice-making device 100 on one of the cabinet 200 and the door 300, the low-temperature environment inside the refrigerator 10 is used to cool the ice-making device 100, thereby turning the liquid inside the ice-making device 100 into ice cubes, thus realizing the ice-making function of the ice-making device 100.

[0040] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, an ice-making device 100 is provided, comprising a housing assembly 110, an ice mold 120, and a flow-blocking member 126. The ice mold 120 includes multiple ice trays, which are spaced apart along the length and width directions of the ice mold 120. Each ice tray includes a main ice tray 121 and an auxiliary ice tray 122. The ice mold 120 is rotatably connected to the housing assembly 110 and has both a horizontal and an inclined state. The flow-blocking member 126 is disposed between the main ice tray 121 and the auxiliary ice tray 122. When the ice mold 120 is in a horizontal state, the flow-blocking member 126 restricts the flow of liquid from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122. When the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, the auxiliary ice tray 122 is located at the bottom of the ice mold 120, allowing the liquid from the main ice tray 121 to flow to the auxiliary ice tray 122.

[0041] Thus, when the ice-making device 100 is operating, liquid is injected into the ice mold 120. Multiple ice compartments of the ice mold 120 are spaced apart along its length and width, and these compartments include a main ice compartment 121. Water is injected into the main ice compartment 121 to produce ice cubes through it. During the injection process, the ice mold 120 is in a horizontal position. A flow-blocking element 126 is positioned between the main ice compartment 121 and the auxiliary ice compartment 122, preventing the liquid in the main ice compartment 121 from flowing into the auxiliary ice compartment 122, thus ensuring that the ice-making device 100 produces ice through the main ice compartment 121. After the liquid filling is completed, the ice mold 120 is rotatably connected to the housing assembly 110, causing the ice mold 120 to rotate relative to the housing assembly 110, thus tilting the ice mold 120. At this time, the auxiliary ice tray 122 is located at the bottom of the ice mold 120, allowing the liquid in the main ice tray 121 to flow to the auxiliary ice tray 122 under the influence of gravity. This ensures that when the liquid filling volume of the ice-making device 100 is excessive, the tilted ice mold 120 can transfer some of the liquid from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122, ensuring that the liquid level in the main ice tray 121 meets the target requirements, reducing or eliminating the possibility of the ice mold 120 failing to properly thaw, and improving the user experience. Furthermore, the main ice tray 121 and the auxiliary ice tray 122 are spaced apart along the length and width directions of the ice mold 120, respectively, integrating them onto the ice mold 120. This reduces the space required for the additional auxiliary ice tray 122, resulting in a more compact structure for the ice mold 120.

[0042] It should be noted that when the ice mold 120 is tilted, the tilt angle of the ice mold 120 can be set according to the requirements, as long as the liquid in the main ice tray 121 can meet the target liquid level after the liquid flows from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122 when the ice mold 120 is tilted.

[0043] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing assembly 110 includes a housing body 111 and a motor 112 fixed to the housing body 111. The ice mold 120 is connected to the motor 112 in a drive connection so that the ice making device 100 drives the ice mold 120 to switch between a video state and a tilt state via the motor 112.

[0044] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the ice mold 120 includes a first ice mold 123 and a second ice mold 124. The volume of the main ice compartment 121 of the first ice mold 123 is smaller than the volume of the main ice compartment 121 of the second ice mold 124. The ice-making device 100 also includes a first liquid injection module 130 and a second liquid injection module 140 disposed on the housing assembly 110. The first liquid injection module 130 is connected to the first ice mold 123 to inject liquid into the first ice mold 123. The second liquid injection module 140 is connected to the second ice mold 124 to inject liquid into the second ice mold 124. Thus, in this ice-making device 100, the main ice compartments 121 of the first ice mold 123 and the second ice mold 124 have different volumes, allowing ice blocks of different sizes to be produced during ice making to meet different needs. Because the main ice compartments 121 have different volumes, the volumes of the first ice mold 123 and the second ice mold 124 are also different, resulting in different liquid injection volumes. That is, the liquid injection volume of the first liquid injection module 130, which is connected to the first ice mold 123, and the second liquid injection module 140, which is connected to the second ice mold 124, is different when the ice-making device 100 makes ice. During the assembly process of the ice-making device 100, there is a possibility that the first liquid injection module 130 and the second liquid injection module 140 are installed in reverse, which may cause liquid to overflow from one of the ice molds 120 in the first ice mold 123 and the second ice mold 124. Therefore, by switching the ice mold 120 to a tilted state, part of the liquid in the main ice tray 121 is transferred to the auxiliary ice tray 122, so that the liquid in the main ice tray 121 meets the target requirements, reducing or avoiding the possibility that the ice mold 120 cannot be properly thawed, and improving the user experience.

[0045] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the flow-blocking element 126 is arranged along the periphery of the auxiliary ice tray 122. Thus, by arranging the flow-blocking element 126 along the periphery of the auxiliary ice tray 122, the auxiliary ice tray 122 is separated from the main ice tray 121 at its periphery by the flow-blocking element 126. This prevents the liquid in the main ice tray 121 from flowing into the auxiliary ice tray 122 when the ice mold 120 is in a horizontal state, thus avoiding insufficient liquid in the main ice tray 121 and reducing the quality of the ice produced by the ice-making device 100.

[0046] It should be noted that there are various ways to implement the flow-blocking component 126 on the ice mold 120, including but not limited to adhesive fixing, screw fixing, riveting fixing, plug fixing, snap fixing, and one-piece molding, etc.

[0047] like Figures 4 to 7As shown, in some embodiments, the ice mold 120 is provided with a mounting groove 127, and the flow-blocking member 126 is inserted into the mounting groove 127 to be fixedly connected to the ice mold 120. In this way, by providing a mounting groove 127 in the ice mold 120 and inserting the flow-blocking member 126 into the mounting groove 127 to achieve a fixed connection between the flow-blocking member 126 and the ice mold 120, the assembly method is simple, the structure is simple, and it is easy to implement.

[0048] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the flow-blocking member 126 is provided with a flow-guiding groove 125, through which the main ice tray 121 is connected to the auxiliary ice tray 122. When the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, the liquid in the main ice tray 121 can flow to the auxiliary ice tray 122 through the flow-guiding groove 125. Thus, by providing a flow-guiding groove 125 in the flow-blocking member 126, and connecting the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122 through the flow-guiding groove 125, after the ice-making device 100 has finished filling with liquid, the ice mold 120 is tilted, allowing the liquid in the main ice tray 121 to flow to the auxiliary ice tray 122 through the flow-guiding groove 125. The provision of the flow-guiding groove 125 can increase the speed at which the liquid flows from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122 when the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, thereby improving the overall working efficiency of the ice-making device 100.

[0049] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice mold 120 rotates about its length. The flow-blocking member 126 includes a first flow-blocking fluid 1261 and a second flow-blocking fluid 1262 spaced apart along the length of the ice mold 120. The first flow-blocking fluid 1261 and the second flow-blocking fluid 1262 are respectively provided with flow-guiding grooves 125. Thus, when the ice mold 120 switches to the tilted state, the ice mold 120 rotates about its length, that is, the ice mold 120 rotates with its length as the axis of rotation to switch to the tilted state. The flow-blocking component 126 has a first flow-blocking fluid 1261 and a second flow-blocking fluid 1262 spaced apart along the length of the ice mold 120. When the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, the first flow-blocking fluid 1261 and the second flow-blocking fluid 1262 located on both sides of the auxiliary ice mold 120 allow the liquid in the main ice tray 121 to flow to the auxiliary ice tray 122 through the flow guide groove 125. This arrangement can improve the efficiency of the liquid flowing to the auxiliary ice tray 122, thereby improving the working efficiency of the ice-making device 100.

[0050] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the flow channel 125 includes a sidewall 1251, which is inclined relative to the width direction of the ice mold 120. When the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, the sidewall 1251 is located at the bottom, so that the liquid in the main ice tray 121 can flow through the sidewall 1251 to the auxiliary ice tray 122. Thus, by inclining the sidewall 1251 of the flow channel 125 relative to the width direction of the ice mold 120, when the ice mold 120 is switched to an inclined state, the sidewall 1251 can be located at the bottom of the flow channel 125, which facilitates the flow of liquid in the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122 through the sidewall 1251, further improving the efficiency of liquid flow from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122, thereby improving the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making device 100.

[0051] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the rotation angle of the ice mold 120 is a first angle, and the angle between the side wall 1251 and the width direction of the ice mold 120 is a second angle. The first angle is equal to the second angle so that when the ice mold 120 is in an inclined state, the side wall 1251 is horizontal. Thus, by setting the rotation angle of the ice mold 120 to be equal to the angle between the side wall 1251 and the width direction of the ice mold 120, that is, the first angle is equal to the second angle, the side wall 1251 can be horizontally positioned when the ice mold 120 is switched to an inclined state. This is beneficial to further improve the efficiency of liquid flow from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122, and further improve the ice-making efficiency of the ice-making device 100.

[0052] It should be noted that the second angle is Figure 4 The number 'a' is shown.

[0053] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the flow-blocking member 126 includes a third flow-blocking fluid 1263 disposed opposite to the side wall 1251 of the ice mold 120, and the third flow-blocking fluid 1263 is provided with a flow-guiding groove 125. Thus, by providing a flow-guiding groove 125 on the third flow-blocking fluid 1263 disposed opposite to the side wall 1251 of the ice mold 120, after the ice-making device 100 is filled with liquid, the ice mold 120 is tilted, thereby allowing the liquid in the main ice tray 121 to flow through the flow-guiding groove 125 on the third flow-blocking fluid 1263 to the auxiliary ice tray 122. The provision of the flow-guiding groove 125 can increase the speed at which the liquid flows from the main ice tray 121 to the auxiliary ice tray 122 when the ice mold 120 is tilted, thereby improving the overall working efficiency of the ice-making device 100.

[0054] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice mold 120 is integrally formed to create the main ice tray 121, the auxiliary ice tray 122, the flow-blocking component 126, and the flow-guiding channel 125. This reduces the assembly steps of the ice mold 120 and improves its manufacturing efficiency.

[0055] It should be noted that there are various ways to implement the one-piece molding process of Ice Mold 120, including but not limited to injection molding, extrusion molding, stamping molding, etc.

[0056] It should be noted that the length of the ice mold 120 is... Figure 5 As shown in the X direction, the width direction of the ice mold 120 is... Figure 5 Y direction shown.

[0057] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the ice-making device 100 further includes an ice storage box 150, which is disposed below the ice mold 120. Thus, after the ice-making device 100 completes ice making, the ice mold 120 is de-iced. By placing the ice storage box 150 below the ice mold 120 to store the ice, it is convenient for the user to retrieve the ice, thereby improving the user experience.

[0058] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or complemented by each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An ice-making device, characterized in that, include: Housing assembly; An ice mold includes multiple ice trays, which are spaced apart along the length and width of the ice mold; the multiple ice trays include main ice trays and auxiliary ice trays; the ice mold is rotatably connected to the housing assembly, and the ice mold has a horizontal state and an inclined state; as well as A flow-blocking element is disposed between the main ice tray and the auxiliary ice tray; when the ice mold is in the horizontal state, the flow-blocking element can restrict the liquid in the main ice tray from flowing to the auxiliary ice tray; when the ice mold is in the tilted state, the auxiliary ice tray is located at the bottom of the ice mold so that the liquid in the main ice tray can flow to the auxiliary ice tray.

2. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow-blocking element is arranged along the periphery of the auxiliary ice grid.

3. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice mold is provided with a mounting groove, and the flow-blocking component is inserted into the mounting groove to be fixedly connected to the ice mold.

4. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow-blocking component is provided with a flow guide groove, and the main ice tray is connected to the auxiliary ice tray through the flow guide groove; when the ice mold is in the tilted state, the liquid in the main ice tray can flow to the auxiliary ice tray through the flow guide groove.

5. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice mold rotates around its length; the flow-blocking component includes a first flow-blocking fluid and a second flow-blocking fluid spaced apart along the length of the ice mold; the first flow-blocking fluid and the second flow-blocking fluid are respectively provided with flow-guiding grooves.

6. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flow channel includes a sidewall that is inclined relative to the width direction of the ice mold; when the ice mold is in the inclined state, the sidewall is located at the bottom so that the liquid in the main ice tray can flow through the sidewall to the auxiliary ice tray.

7. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotation angle of the ice mold is a first angle, and the angle between the side wall and the width direction of the ice mold is a second angle; the first angle is equal to the second angle, so that when the ice mold is in the tilted state, the side wall is horizontal.

8. The ice-making apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flow-blocking component includes a third flow-blocking fluid disposed opposite to the side wall of the ice mold, and the third flow-blocking fluid is provided with a flow-guiding groove.

9. The ice-making apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The ice mold includes a first ice mold and a second ice mold, wherein the volume of the main ice compartment of the first ice mold is smaller than the volume of the main ice compartment of the second ice mold; the ice-making device further includes a first water injection module and a second water injection module disposed on the housing assembly, wherein the first water injection module is connected to the first ice mold to inject water into the first ice mold; and the second water injection module is connected to the second ice mold to inject water into the second ice mold.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a door, and an ice-making apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the door is rotatably connected to the housing to open or close the housing; and the ice-making apparatus is disposed on one of the housing and the door.

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